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Martin Pengelly in Washington

Far right criticises Mike Johnson over US funding bill – but so far his job looks safe

Mike Johnson speaks at a press conference at the US Capitol on Tuesday in Washington DC.
Mike Johnson speaks at a press conference at the US Capitol on Tuesday in Washington DC. Photograph: Michael Brochstein/SOPA Images/Shutterstock

A leading member of the hard-right Freedom Caucus indicated trouble ahead for Mike Johnson, the new speaker, after the House on Tuesday passed a bill to avert a government shutdown.

Chip Roy, of Texas, told reporters the bill was “precisely what was put down on [Saturday 1 October], that then resulted in the motion to vacate against Kevin that following Tuesday, and here we are. We’re doing the same thing”.

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